COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV)—Dave Donelson tells 11 News he is disappointed with the judge’s decision to rule the marijuana ballot measure unconstitutional. He says he still believes thousands of voters were confused during November’s election by two dueling measures: one allowing marijuana and the other banning it.
“If it’s what the voters voted for and that is the total number of ballots, okay, that’s what the citizens want. My concern was. We’re making a big change in the city of Colorado Springs on the ballot question that was confusing,” Donelson said.
11 News asked Donelson if the City Council plans to put something on the 2026 ballot to repeal Question 300, which brought recreational marijuana to Colorado Springs.
“No I don’t see City Council doing that,” Donelson said.
Dozens of medical marijuana locations have applied for their retail licenses since the start of this week, and we could be seeing dozens more with 85 medical marijuana facilities in the city. Those applications will now be reviewed without another vote from citizens. Something Dave Donelson says he would have liked to see happen.
He is also concerned about minors *potentially accessing marijuana more easily.
“Here’s a scenario homeless people who are outside the shop are offered 20 bucks to buy some for an underage youth. I think they might be willing to do that in that situation,” Donelson said.
Regardless of the outcome, Donelson says the city is ready to take the next steps to bring recreational marijuana to Colorado Springs.
“We’ve put everything in place and I’ll go through the city clerk’s office now the city clerk can answer any questions, has all the paperwork, is accepting applications,” Donelson said. “It’s gonna be very smooth. It’s all laid out.“
He also added that this decision is final and that this is the new future for the city. The first day retail stores can sell recreational marijuana is April 14.
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Dave Donelson tells 11 News he is disappointed with the judge’s decision to rule the marijuana ballot measure unconstitutional. He says he still believes thousands of voters were confused during November’s election by two dueling measures: one allowing marijuana and the other banning it. Read More
